Two of the contenders in the Big 12 Conference collide tonight (Tuesday night) in Hilton Coliseum when 12th ranked Iowa State hosts number seven Texas. Both teams are 4-1 in the league race and this will mark the return of Longhorn guard Tyrese Hunter. He was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year for the Cyclones last season before transferring to Texas.

That’s Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger who is not sure how the crowd will react to Hunter’s return.

It is a game between two of the teams that expect to be in the title chase.

Otzelberger says defense will be a key against Texas.

The Cyclones will be out to protect the home court.

That’s senior guard Caleb Grill who says the Longhorns will be tough to guard.

Grill says they are focused on Texas and not Tyrese Hunter.